requested homemade macaroni and cheese

Name: Requested Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package(s) large elbow macaroni 12 oz; 6-8 cup(s) water, boiling (salted); 1/2 stick(s) butter; 2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour; 5-5 1/2 cup(s) milk or combination of milk and evaporated milk; 2/3 cup(s) velveeta or american cheese; 2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup(s) panko bread crumbs; 1/4 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) coarse black pepper; 1/2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded reserved for top

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Gail Welch

Carthage, TX

Updated on Dec 27, 2011

My family and friends request that I bring homemade macaroni and cheese to all our dinners.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 8-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package large elbow macaroni 12 oz
6-8 cups water, boiling (salted)
1/2 stick butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
5-5 1/2 cups milk or combination of milk and evaporated milk
2/3 cup velveeta or american cheese
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded reserved for top

How To Make requested homemade macaroni and cheese

Step 1

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water 4 minutes. Drain and rinse. Set aside.

Step 2

In large saucepan or dutch oven, melt butter over low heat, being careful not to burn. Add flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Do not brown.
Step 3

Add milk slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses; cook over low heat until cheese is mostly melted .
Step 4

Add salt, pepper, paprika and bread crumbs. Add macaroni. Mix together gently.
Step 5

Pour into extra large buttered (or cooking spray) baking or casserole dish.
Step 6

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from oven then add 1/2 cup shredded cheese on top. Sprinkle with additional paprika. Bake at 400 degrees until lightly browned on top. About 15 minutes. May brown under broiler for a couple of minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Step 7

NOTE: Use a large deep size deep casserole dish or divide into two casserole dishes as this recipe makes a lot.
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